Keith Sapsford A 14 Year Old Australian Boy Hid In The Wheel Housing Of AJapan Airlines Tokyo-bound Jet

Keith Sapsford a 14 year old Australian boy hid in the wheel housing of a Japan Airlines Tokyo-bound jet in Sydney. John Gilspin, an amateur photographer, while testing his lense caught Keith’s 200 foot plunge to death. 

Fat Labradors can blame their genes as a mutation makes some Labradors and flat-coated retrievers constantly hungry while burning fewer calories, say scientists.

(via Why fat Labradors can blame their genes - BBC News)

Why metalheads are happier people

Music has an undeniable power to uplift our spirits, a sentiment echoed by millions worldwide. Yet, what about heavy metal? Often characterized as raucous and confrontational, how could it possibly contribute to happiness? Do the passionate headbanging, beer-swilling, and dark-clad enthusiasts of metal find greater joy than others? It seems unlikely. However, psychologist Nico Rose offers a different perspective. In his book "Hard, Heavy and Happy," he delves into the impact of heavy metal on the body, mind, and soul. Contrary to common belief, Rose argues that what critics dismiss as "noise" can serve as a powerful tool for managing anxiety and depression.

What’s the strangest place you’ve run? For US Olympic bronze-winning marathon runner Molly Seidel, it could well be Phoenix Airport. While waiting for a flight in November, she did what many of us have often thought of doing to kill an hour pre-flight but never had the courage to do – she decided to stretch her legs and get a few laps in at the airport.

(via The Strangest Places People have Logged Activities on Strava)

“Forest bathing,” or shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese term that emerged in the 1980s. Its practitioners say benefits include feeling less stress, boosting your immune system, and even increasing your levels of anti-cancer proteins.

(via Expert reveals unexpected health benefits of 'forest bathing': 'We have a biological need to connect with nature')

Whatever your method, the message from the experts is clear: Getting outside and into nature is good for you.

SpaceX launches first Turkish astronaut aboard private European space mission

Axiom Space's AX-3 mission launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Thursday and is headed to the International Space Station with a four-person crew: Former NASA astronaut and mission commander Michael Lopez-Alegria, Walter Villadei of Italy, Alper Gezeravci of Turkey, and Marcus Wandt of Sweden. The mission was funded and carried out by the private sector.